GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15362

PURSUANT to the provisions of section 8 of the Statutory Instruments Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development notifies tea industry stakeholders and the general public that the Ministry has prepared the Regulatory Impact Statements for the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2024, the Tea (Licensing and Registration) Regulations, 2024, and Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector. In compliance with the Constitution and the Statutory Instruments Act, the Ministry invites tea industry stakeholders, members of the public, and all interested parties, to submit their comments, views and inputs on the aforementioned Regulations, the Regulatory Impact Statements and the Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct. The documents have been prepared pursuant to the Tea Act as follows:- 1. Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2024 and the Regulatory Impact Statement on Regulations, 2024; These regulations provide for the manner of levying and collecting the tea levy in line with the powers given to the Cabinet Secretary under Section 53 of the Tea Act No. 23 of 2020. The Regulatory Impact Statement contains detailed information on the anticipated impacts of the draft Tea (Tea Levy) Regulations, 2024. 2. The Tea (Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2024 and the Regulatory Impact Statement on the Regulations The Purpose of these Regulations is to provide for the registration and licensing of tea value chain players, the terms and conditions of Licensing and Registration and appeal process in case of denial or refusal. The Regulatory Impact Statement contains detailed information on the anticipated impacts of the draft Tea (Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2024. 3. Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector and the Regulatory Impact Statement on the Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector. The purpose of the Corporate Governance Guidelines and Conduct of Conduct is to provide for enhanced accountability in the tea sector and align it with best corporate government practices to pave way for a revitalized and ethically governed industry. The Regulatory Impact Statement contains detailed information on the anticipated impacts of the Corporate Governance Guidelines and Conduct of Conduct. The above documents can be accessed on the Ministry website: at www.kilimo.go.ke and at the Tea Board of Kenya website at www.teaboard.or.ke. The Ministry will also hold public forums to discuss the documents. The proposed consultations are scheduled to be held as follows:– Draft Statutory Instrument/Document Date Venue Target Group NAIROBI • Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2024; • Tea (Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2024; • Regulatory Impact 9th December, starting at 10.00 am Tea Board of Kenya Offices, Tea House, Naivasha Rd, Nairobi Small-scale, Medium scale and Large- scale Tea Growers, Tea Factories, Statements on the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2024 and on the Tea (Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2024; • Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector; • The Regulatory Impact Statement on the Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector. Tea Traders and Management Agents. EAST BLOCK • Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2024; • Tea (Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2024; • The Regulatory Impact Statements on the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2024 and on the Tea (Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2024; 10th December starting at 10.00 a.m. Nokras Riverine Hotel and Spa Sagana Small-scale, Medium scale and Large -scale Tea Growers, Tea Factories and Tea Traders. • Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector; • The Regulatory Impact Statement on the Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector. 11th December starting at 10.00 a.m. Nokras Riverine Hotel and Spa Sagana Small-Scale, Medium Scale and large-scale Tea Growers, Tea Factories and Tea Traders. WEST BLOCK • Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2024; • Tea (Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2024; • Regulatory Impact Statements on the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2024 and on the Tea (Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2024; 16th December starting at 10.00 a.m. Sunshine Hotel in Kericho Small-scale, Medium scale and Large-scale Tea Growers, Tea Factories and Tea Traders. • Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector; • The Regulatory Impact Statement on the Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector. 17th December starting at 10.00 a.m. Sunshine Hotel in Kericho Small-Scale, Medium Scale and large-scale Tea Growers, Tea Factories and Tea Traders. MOMBASA • Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2024; • Tea (Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2024; • Regulatory Impact Statements on the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2024 and on the Tea (Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 22nd January starting at 10.00 a.m. Tea Trade Centre Mombasa Tea Traders and Auction Organizers. 22nd November, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2024; • Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector; • The Regulatory Impact Statement on the Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector. 23rd January starting at 10.00 a.m. Tea Trade Centre Mombasa Tea Traders and Auction Organizers. Written submissions should be sent using the Public Comments/Feedback Form provided through info@teaboard.or.ke or hand delivered to the address provided below, not later than Fourteen days (14) from the date of this notice addressed to: Willy K. Mutai Chief Executive Officer Tea Board of Kenya Tea House, Naivasha Rd, off Ngong Road P.O. Box 20064–00200 Nairobi Dated the 22nd November, 2024. ANDREW MWIHIA KARANJA, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.